Russia are without Igor Smolnikov due to suspension, which has forced Cherchesov to shuffle his formation for the contest. Fernandes comes into the side to replace Smolnikov, starting at wing-back. Zhirkov is also recalled to start on the left flank, allowing Russia to play with a back three. Kuzyaev and Golovin return in the midfield, while Dzuyba leads the line. Cheryshev, Gazinskiy and Aleksey Miranchuk all drop to the bench.

Hierro makes the biggest call of his tenure to date as he drops Iniesta for the contest. Iniesta created Isco’s goal against Morocco with a weaving run down the left. However, Hierro has replaced the veteran with Asensio down the left flank. Nacho comes into the side to replace Carvajal at right-back, while Koke is preferred to Thiago in the centre of midfield in the other two changes from Spain’s draw last time out.